In the vast rural areas of Tibet there are many simple religious shrines.Though these sites are not as splendid and their Buddha statues are not as elaborate as those kept in monasteries,the buttered lamps used for wo...In the vast rural areas of Tibet there are many simple religious shrines.Though these sites are not as splendid and their Buddha statues are not as elaborate as those kept in monasteries,the buttered lamps used for worship by locals remain alight around-the-clock because villagers come to pray there all the year around.展开更多
Among traditional Tibetan architectural designs,the Seven Royal Emblems pattern is a relatively common design.Because of its symbolic meaning,this pattern is not as widely used as the Eight Auspicious signs design.The...Among traditional Tibetan architectural designs,the Seven Royal Emblems pattern is a relatively common design.Because of its symbolic meaning,this pattern is not as widely used as the Eight Auspicious signs design.The Seven Royal Emblems include Precious Wheel,Precious Jewel,Precious Queen,Precious Minister,Precious Elephant,Precious Horse and Precious General.This pattern reflects a peaceful and mighty ancient展开更多
The images Atra Leading an Elephant and A Mongolian Riding a Tiger are paintings loved by Tibetans.In old Tibet,the two images were seen most on both sides of the house gate of senior monks,or on both walls of the cor...The images Atra Leading an Elephant and A Mongolian Riding a Tiger are paintings loved by Tibetans.In old Tibet,the two images were seen most on both sides of the house gate of senior monks,or on both walls of the corridors to the shrines in some monasteries.They were less often found in secular buildings展开更多
Padmasambhava was an eminent monk from the 8th Century around the area of Udyana, India(in today’s Pakistan).As a Vajrayana master and a powerful devil fighter,he inherited the spirit of"the Sect of Indra Pudi&q...Padmasambhava was an eminent monk from the 8th Century around the area of Udyana, India(in today’s Pakistan).As a Vajrayana master and a powerful devil fighter,he inherited the spirit of"the Sect of Indra Pudi",Indian Buddhist Vajrayana,and was well known for his supernatural powers and conjuring skills.In Tibetan Buddhism,Padmasambhava is addressed respectfully as Norben Rinpoche(Master of Criterion)。展开更多
＂Eight auspicious＂ signs（＂Zhaxidajie＂ in Tibetan,＂Astamangala＂ in Sanskrit） means＂eight auspicious patterns＂. Intraditional Tibetan drawing, theseEight Auspicious Symbols are agroup of Buddhist lucky symbols...＂Eight auspicious＂ signs（＂Zhaxidajie＂ in Tibetan,＂Astamangala＂ in Sanskrit） means＂eight auspicious patterns＂. Intraditional Tibetan drawing, theseEight Auspicious Symbols are agroup of Buddhist lucky symbols thatappear on many Buddhist textiles,religious objects and paintings.Each symbol represents an aspectof Buddhist teaching and when theyappear together, their powers aremultiplied. ＂Eight auspicious＂ signsare the most common grouping：展开更多
CAVE ARCHITECTURE IN NGARI In 1997,I had been working for two months in the Toling Monastery with experts from the Ngari cultural relics expedition team in the county of Drada. During this period,I was lucky enough to...CAVE ARCHITECTURE IN NGARI In 1997,I had been working for two months in the Toling Monastery with experts from the Ngari cultural relics expedition team in the county of Drada. During this period,I was lucky enough to have a look at most of the famous sites in Ngari Prefecture. At the palace of Guge Kingdom in a common mound,I saw caves as plentiful as huckleberries.It can be imagined that not just a few,or even dozens...but hundreds of people have lived here in ancient times.I examined the展开更多
When we talk about bridge structures in Tibet,we will first think of the natural environment,geography and land features, and the people who have lived here for generations.
The three Tsongkhapa masters refer to the Guru Tsongkhapa Losang Drakpa,and his two top students: Gyalstsab Darma Rinchen and Khedrup Geleg Palzang.These three are the representatives of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
When the Five Sakya Patriarchs are mentioned, no one will neglectto mention the Sakya Sect, one of the four greatest sects in Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya Sect, later than the Nyingma Sect, has dominated Tibet for near...When the Five Sakya Patriarchs are mentioned, no one will neglectto mention the Sakya Sect, one of the four greatest sects in Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya Sect, later than the Nyingma Sect, has dominated Tibet for nearly a hundred years during the Yuan Dynasty. The Five Sakya Patriarchs are milestones in the history of the sect.展开更多
The "three masters of Jo Oldrum" refers to Guru Jo Olgyal Palden Atisha and his two disciples:Drumdompa Gyaiwarongne and Ol Lepal Sherab who lived in the 10th Century.In Thangka and frescos,Guru Atisha sits ...The "three masters of Jo Oldrum" refers to Guru Jo Olgyal Palden Atisha and his two disciples:Drumdompa Gyaiwarongne and Ol Lepal Sherab who lived in the 10th Century.In Thangka and frescos,Guru Atisha sits in the middle,and his two disciples on either side.Such works are commonly found in the shrines of Tibetan monasteries.All three were initiated into the Sect of Kadam in Tibetan Buddhism during the 10th Century.Then,the Sect of Kadam had been passed on for hundreds展开更多
文摘In the vast rural areas of Tibet there are many simple religious shrines.Though these sites are not as splendid and their Buddha statues are not as elaborate as those kept in monasteries,the buttered lamps used for worship by locals remain alight around-the-clock because villagers come to pray there all the year around.
文摘Among traditional Tibetan architectural designs,the Seven Royal Emblems pattern is a relatively common design.Because of its symbolic meaning,this pattern is not as widely used as the Eight Auspicious signs design.The Seven Royal Emblems include Precious Wheel,Precious Jewel,Precious Queen,Precious Minister,Precious Elephant,Precious Horse and Precious General.This pattern reflects a peaceful and mighty ancient
文摘The images Atra Leading an Elephant and A Mongolian Riding a Tiger are paintings loved by Tibetans.In old Tibet,the two images were seen most on both sides of the house gate of senior monks,or on both walls of the corridors to the shrines in some monasteries.They were less often found in secular buildings
文摘Padmasambhava was an eminent monk from the 8th Century around the area of Udyana, India(in today’s Pakistan).As a Vajrayana master and a powerful devil fighter,he inherited the spirit of"the Sect of Indra Pudi",Indian Buddhist Vajrayana,and was well known for his supernatural powers and conjuring skills.In Tibetan Buddhism,Padmasambhava is addressed respectfully as Norben Rinpoche(Master of Criterion)。
文摘＂Eight auspicious＂ signs（＂Zhaxidajie＂ in Tibetan,＂Astamangala＂ in Sanskrit） means＂eight auspicious patterns＂. Intraditional Tibetan drawing, theseEight Auspicious Symbols are agroup of Buddhist lucky symbols thatappear on many Buddhist textiles,religious objects and paintings.Each symbol represents an aspectof Buddhist teaching and when theyappear together, their powers aremultiplied. ＂Eight auspicious＂ signsare the most common grouping：
文摘CAVE ARCHITECTURE IN NGARI In 1997,I had been working for two months in the Toling Monastery with experts from the Ngari cultural relics expedition team in the county of Drada. During this period,I was lucky enough to have a look at most of the famous sites in Ngari Prefecture. At the palace of Guge Kingdom in a common mound,I saw caves as plentiful as huckleberries.It can be imagined that not just a few,or even dozens...but hundreds of people have lived here in ancient times.I examined the
文摘When we talk about bridge structures in Tibet,we will first think of the natural environment,geography and land features, and the people who have lived here for generations.
文摘The three Tsongkhapa masters refer to the Guru Tsongkhapa Losang Drakpa,and his two top students: Gyalstsab Darma Rinchen and Khedrup Geleg Palzang.These three are the representatives of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
文摘When the Five Sakya Patriarchs are mentioned, no one will neglectto mention the Sakya Sect, one of the four greatest sects in Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya Sect, later than the Nyingma Sect, has dominated Tibet for nearly a hundred years during the Yuan Dynasty. The Five Sakya Patriarchs are milestones in the history of the sect.
文摘The "three masters of Jo Oldrum" refers to Guru Jo Olgyal Palden Atisha and his two disciples:Drumdompa Gyaiwarongne and Ol Lepal Sherab who lived in the 10th Century.In Thangka and frescos,Guru Atisha sits in the middle,and his two disciples on either side.Such works are commonly found in the shrines of Tibetan monasteries.All three were initiated into the Sect of Kadam in Tibetan Buddhism during the 10th Century.Then,the Sect of Kadam had been passed on for hundreds
